National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Jets on Saturday declined to exercise an option to retain running back Chris Johnson.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Alex Rodriguez, who met recently with the new baseball commissioner and New York Yankees executives to apologize and clear the air, may next make a public apology to fans at Yankee Stadium.
Shiffrin defends world slalom crown
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Mikaela Shiffrin soaked up the pressure and defended her alpine ski world championship slalom crown in thrilling style on Saturday to give the United States a golden finish to the women’s competition.
Berdych to face Wawrinka in Rotterdam final
(Reuters) – Tomas Berdych moved within a victory of retaining his World Indoor Tournament title in Rotterdam with a crushing 6-2 6-1 defeat of eighth-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon on Saturday.
Curry savors rise from depths to MVP candidate
NEW YORK (Reuters) – It has been a long climb for Stephen Curry from a frustrating rookie season with the Golden State Warriors to top-vote getter for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
James expects big role in next league contract talks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – LeBron James expects to be heavily involved in the next labor negotiations with NBA owners after his election as vice president of the Players Association.
Hirscher aims to mine more gold in slalom
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – The mighty Austrians have dominated the medal table at the alpine ski world championships and Marcel Hirscher is favored to add yet another gold as defending champion in the men’s slalom on Sunday.
Shriffin in pole position for slalom gold
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – American Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in pole position to claim the final women’s gold medal of the alpine ski world championships, taking a commanding lead after the first leg of the slalom on Saturday.
Mutombo among finalists for Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Defensive wizard Dikembe Mutombo was named one of 12 finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, while Australian player and coach Lindsay Gaze was one of five elected to the Hall by select committees.
Big-hitting Hend drives ahead in Thailand
(Reuters) – Big-hitting Australian Scott Hend carded a six-under-par 66 in the third round to take a one-stroke lead in the Thailand Classic on Saturday.
